Final Fantasy VII Remake is the highly anticipated modern version of the classic 1997 game that helped popularize JRPGs worldwide. Released in 2020 more than two decades after the original, Remake is considered the biggest and most ambitious production in the history of Square Enix. Here’s how long it takes to beat Final Fantasy VII Remake.
How long is Final Fantasy VII Remake?
The story of Final Fantasy VII Remake covers the events of the first disc of the original game, though there are a number of changes that come with it. You will progress the narrative through a series of chapters which must be played through in order. However, when you finish the main story, you can jump between chapters at will.
- Story completion: About 30+ hours
- 100% completion: About 85+ hours
By definition, story completion is what it takes, on average, to reach the final cutscene and the credits. On the other hand, 100% completion is what it takes on average to finish every single activity in the game and get all the collectibles.
How many chapters are in Final Fantasy VII Remake?
There are a total of 18 chapters in Final Fantasy VII Remake and you must progress through them in order during your first playthrough. Below is the complete list:
- Chapter 1 – The Destruction of Mako Reactor 1
- Chapter 2 – The Fateful Encounters
- Chapter 3 – Home Sweet Slum
- Chapter 4 – Mad Dash
- Chapter 5 – Dogged Pursuit
- Chapter 6 – Light the Way
- Chapter 7 – A Trap is Sprung
- Chapter 8 – Building Bodyguard
- Chapter 9 – The Town That Never Sleeps
- Chapter 10 – Rough Waters
- Chapter 11 – Haunted
- Chapter 12 – Fight for Survival
- Chapter 13 – A Broken World
- Chapter 14 – In Search of Hope
- Chapter 15 – The Day Midgar Stood Still
- Chapter 16 – The Belly of the Beast
- Chapter 17 – Deliverance from Chaos
- Chapter 18 – Destiny’s Crossroads
How long to beat Final Fantasy VII Remake – Episode INTERMission?
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is an enhanced version of the game that comes with a number of technical improvements. However, the biggest item of note is the addition of the Episode INTERMission DLC featuring Wutai warrior Yuffie Kisaragi. Here’s how long it takes to beat Episode INTERMission.
- Story completion: About 5 hours
- 100% completion: About 20 hours
The story of Episode INTERMission is told through 2 chapters, so it’s much shorter than the base game. In addition, if you progress side quests, partake in the new Fort Condor minigame, and work to max out the levels, weapons, and materia of the characters, it will take you more time to fully complete.
How many chapters are in Final Fantasy VII Remake – Episode INTERMission?
There are a total of 2 chapters in Final Fantasy VII Remake – Episode INTERMission. Below is the complete list:
- Chapter 1: Wutai’s Finest
- Chapter 2: Covert Ops
Just like the base game, you can jump between the two chapters after your first playthrough if going for 100% completion.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is an action role-playing game developed by Square Enix and initially released in 2020 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the enhanced version of the game, was released in 2021 for PlayStation 5 and PC.
